Wisdom Chapter 67 Meets as Weldon Else Birthday Dinner
Wisdom Chapter No 67 of the Eastern Star held a regular meeting in the Mason Temple on Nov 13 with Ann Christensen as Worthy Matron and Wallace Christensen as Worthy Patron. Other notes include a large birthday dinner for Weldon Else attended by 51 relatives and friends at the Bert Bacon ranch on the preceding Monday.
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Order of Eastern Star
Masonic
Ann Christensen
Wallace Christensen
Frank
Anita Wilke
Jewel Anderson
Viola Anderson
Weldon Else
Bert Bacon
Lester Else
Fred Else
Della Bacon
Ray Bacon
Ole Heggelund
Wisdom
George Else
Hamilton
Jim Olds
Butte
Ken Murray
Great Falls
Mr. Else
George Elses
Local social round featuring bridge prizes and visits
Social notes recount bridge prizes won by the Rutledges and consolation prizes for Mrs Lawrence Christensen and Mrs Willie. Various couples hosted dinners and attended visits in Dillon Butte Anaconda Missoula Deer Lodge and Great Falls with multiple house gatherings and a turkey shoot in Jackson.
Western Montana College braces for strong basketball season
Western Montana College unveils a promising roster for the 1957 58 Montana Collegiate Conference season led by Ray Scott and Gary Cooper. The squad includes returning lettermen and fresh sophomores and freshmen with 18 scheduled nonconference games ahead of January play. Fans are invited to week long varsity scrimmages in Dillon.
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Western Montana College
Montana
Ray Scott
Plains
Scott
Gary Cooper
Thompson Falls
Max Neild
Dillon
Ricks College
Rexburg
Idaho
Western
Jim Jenkins
Belgrade
George Nelson
Jack Dunlap
Livingston
Don Donovan
Bill Jackson
Deer Lodge
Pete Glennie
Harlowton
Lars Ols*s
Gerge Young
New York City
King Rettig
Dale Fisher
Gene McKeever
Fort Benton
Russ Black
Malta
Glen Harper
Darrell Torgrimson
al Crum
Jim Miller
Bill Straugh
Carrol College
Women’s Association Circles Meet At First Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Women’s Association lists this week’s circle meetings. Thursday sessions begin at 2 00 with Mary Circle hosted by Mrs Lee South Ruth Circle hosted by Mrs Jessie Smith Hannah Circle hosted by Mrs Betty Turner and Pearl Crose Circle hosted by Mrs Georgi anna Andersen at 8 00. Friday evening 7 30 Ellen May Circle hosted by Mrs Mabel Fredlund.
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Presbyterian
Women’s Association of the
First Presbyterian Church
Mary Circle
Lee South
Ruth Circle
Jessie Smith
Hannah Circle
Betty Turner
Pearl Crose
Georgianna Andersen
Ellen May
Mabel Fredlund
Community Notes From Lusk and Surrounding Areas
Sons of Lusk Wyoming and Mrs Rial Havens of Butte noted in local society items. Harold Nelson family drove to Dillon and attended Mrs John Jackson birthday dinner at Jack Shep herd home in Jackson. Ruth Circle meets Thursday at Earl Willey ranch with storm contingency at Mrs Pete Rasmussen home. Bob McDowell family visited Butte. Mrs Mark Clemon and Monte traveled to visit patient Pat Camp at St James Hospital in Butte. Fred Rutledge attended William Holmes funeral in Anaconda. Holmes former Big Hole resident. Len Smith and wife did Missoula business trip. Smokey Thompson and daughters of Butte stayed at Ed Glassey home over weekend.
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Richard Schmidt
Anaconda
Clyde Thompson
Steve Paddock Ranch
Butte
Earl Willey
Mattioli
Meaderville
Ralph Huntley
Wise River
Clayton Huntley Ranch
Clark Huntley Ranch
Claude Anderson
Amy Stephens
Lela Rutledge
Ray Bacon
Mary
Ellen Bacon
Missoula
George Helming
Marlow Hyatt
Hyatt
Frank Wilke
Eddy
Wilke
John
Bob
Jackson
Sam McDowell
John Eliel
Dillon
Mel McDowell
Monay
Frank McDowell
Idaho Falls
McDowell Ranch
John E. Brueggers
Lusk
Wyoming
Rial Havens
Harold Nelson
John Jackson
Jack Shepherd
Ruth Circle
Earl Willey Ranch
Pete Rasmussen
Bob McDowell
Mark Clemon
Monte
Pat Camp
St. James Hospital
Fred Rutledge
William Holmes
Holmes
The
Big Hole
Len Smith
Smokey Thompson
Ed Glassey
Rites, Clues Tie Durrant Case To Blanch Lamont Death
The report details the Blanche Lamont murder case linking Theodore Durrant to the crime after her body was found in the unfinished church belfry. A crude parcel with Blanche’s rings and names George R. King and Professor Schoenstein spurs investigation. King’s information prompts further police work.
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Pearance
Blanche
Christian Endeavor
Theodore Durrant
Durrant
Anthony
Minnie Williams
Blanche Lamont
Charles G. Noble
George King
GMM
Labor foes clash over union contracts and right to work
The piece notes heated stances on yellow dog and union shop contracts, Labor Secretary Mitchell’s opposition to a federal right to work, and hints at a broader push by the Eisenhower administration. It mentions potential labor bills and Goldwater’s pledge to curb compulsory unionism, with anti trust proposals against unions pending.
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Mitchell
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Labor
Eisenhower
Goldwater
Arizona
Tuberculosis Cases Rise in Montana Last Year
Last year 282 new tuberculosis cases were reported in Montana, highlighting ongoing public health concerns and the need for increased testing and access to care. The report underscores higher incidence in certain counties and calls for targeted outreach.
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Montana
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Lawrence Christensen
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Missoula Brewing CO
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